This folk music is from the state of Rajasthan. It is said to have developed in the royal courts and hence is also recognised in the classical circles. This is neither accepted as a full-fledged Raga nor is it reckoned among the freely rendered folk songs. The songs are usually about the bards singing the glory of the Rajput rulers. It is near to Thumri or Ghazal. The famous song Kesariya Balam is in Maand style.